Trip from Tamworth, NH to Derry Village, NH

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Tamworth to Derry Village covers 89.2 miles of New Hampshire scenery, typically taking about 2 hours and 8 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. You will traverse the Northeast region, transitioning from the northern parts of the state down toward the southern area. This mixed-drive profile offers a practical way to navigate between these two locations without the stress of a multi-day commitment. Whether you are heading south for business or pleasure, the trip is efficient and easy to plan.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Tamworth, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience on this 89.2-mile journey, which features a blend of local roads and highway segments. You will spend roughly 31% of your time on highways, navigating sections like the Whittier Highway and the Senator Styles Bridges Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.7-mile segment on the Styles Bridges Highway, allowing you to settle into a rhythm before conditions change. Because this is a mixed-drive route, you should anticipate shifting between faster, open road stretches and slower, more technical local passages. The road personality reflects a transition through the landscape, keeping the drive engaging without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 89.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

30.8 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

71 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

73 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

89.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Tamworth, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Boston.

Concord

30.8 mi in | ~54m

Boston

73 mi in | ~1h 43m | via I 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	15.7 mi	17m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway	15.4 mi	17m
Whittier Highway	12.2 mi	22m
Everett Turnpike	10.9 mi	13m
NH 104	8.5 mi	13m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Alan B Shepard Highway	4 mi	5m
Whittier Street	3.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 15.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tamworth, NH and Derry Village, NH.

Start on Main Street

18 ft · 0 sec · Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

169 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NH 113

2.0 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

Turn right onto NH 113

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Whittier Road

Turn right onto NH 25; NH 113

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

Continue on NH 25; NH 113

2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

Continue on NH 25

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Whittier Road

Continue on NH 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 25

Continue on NH 25

12 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

Continue on NH 25

3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on NH 25

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 3

0.9 mi · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto NH 104

8.3 mi · 12 min · NH 104

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NH 104

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NH 104

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

15 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.0 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn left onto NH 28

2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road

Use the none lane.

Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

447 ft · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street

Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

161 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Turn right

73 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since the trip takes just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early can help you avoid potential traffic as you approach more populated areas. While there are no formal stops mandated by the 2-hour and 8-minute duration, build in time for a break if you want to stretch your legs during the 89.2-mile trek. Keep in mind that the route relies heavily on the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, so staying alert to changing speed limits on that primary corridor is a smart move. Because fuel costs are estimated at $14, you can easily manage your budget by refueling at your starting point in Tamworth before heading out. This short, direct route allows you to reach your destination in Derry Village with plenty of daylight left for your plans.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Tamworth, NH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tamworth, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tamworth, NH

This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tamworth, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 15.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Tamworth, NH · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Tamworth, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

The final approach into Derry Village, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Derry Village, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.28 one way

$28.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$15.65	$31.30
premium	$4.83	$16.96	$33.91
diesel	$5.64	$19.82	$39.63

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.37	$4.28
Efficient EV	22.3	$7.81	$3.57
EV Truck/SUV	35.7	$12.49	$5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tamworth, NH

Late night in Tamworth on Monday

Local time

3:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Late night in Derry Village on Monday

Local time

3:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 8m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tamworth, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 89.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Whittier Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Tamworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Tamworth, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Boston.

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Trip from Tamworth, NH to Derry Village, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tamworth, NH

Derry Village, NH

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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